How To Deal (Work Stress) #soul

But it is stressful. Especially lately. The hours are longer than usual, the environment is fast-paced, and there are a lot of different personalities to manage. Plus, there are a lot of difficult decisions that have to be made quickly.

It all adds up to me being a little more tired and a lot more stressed than I usually am.

I am a big believer in self-care. I don’t think overworking and crashing into burnout is effective, efficient, or admirable. However, when caught up in the day-to-day, it can sometimes be difficult to practice what I preach.

What do I preach?

Exercise and movement. For me, there HAS to be movement built into my day! I stretch in my office – I bounce on my yoga ball chair – I take long walks with my clients. I do whatever it takes to make my day active and energizing.

Taking a break. A lunch break. A meditation break. A coffee break. ANY KIND OF BREAK will do! Anything to bring yourself away from the stress of work and get yourself to a more meditative place.

Keeping your own pace. When I feel myself starting to run around the building, it’s a sign that I need to slow down. I literally slow my pace – I force myself to walk, even when I’m busy and feeling crazed.

Maintaining calm amidst chaos.This can be incredibly difficult! Especially when you’re dealing with the drama or chaos brought by others.

Leaving work at work. No bringing work home – mentally or physically.

As always, it’s all about balance. Here’s to returning to work on Wednesday with energy, enthusiasm, and a new commitment to balance and self-care!